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When parents separate or divorce in Illinois, the court may issue a temporary custody order. These orders are designed to provide a short-term arrangement for parenting time and decision making while a final custody agreement is still being worked out. Below is some...
Child support orders are designed to reflect the financial needs of children and the ability of parents to contribute. However, life circumstances can shift in ways that require a new look at an existing support arrangement. Courts allow either parent or a guardian to...
Involuntary termination of parental rights is a serious legal action that permanently ends the relationship between a parent and a child. Courts take this step only when the evidence shows that doing so is in the best interests of the child and that specific legal...
When parents divorce, one of the family matters that must be discussed is child custody. Parents can create a custody agreement that decides on each parent’s legal rights and obligations toward their children, including custody days and child care. However, parents...
Divorce proceedings typically require a number of different types of documents. Spouses have to file petitions with the court to initiate the divorce process. They may have to submit documents disclosing their resources and debts. They may even need to work with a...
Child custody arrangements can be complex. Often, they’re a bit disruptive for children. Even if parents share time perfectly evenly, the children still have to move back and forth between two new homes, so it’s quite an adjustment. One thing to consider to get around...
Illinois courts get understand that life changes, which is why child support isn’t set in stone. Maybe you lost your job or your ex got a big raise. Perhaps your child’s needs have changed due to medical issues or school expenses. Whatever the reason, you may adjust...
Setting consistent expectations for a child’s screen usage between households can be challenging in co-parenting situations. As screens become an increasingly central part of daily life—whether for education, entertainment or communication—it’s important for divorced...
Different states have very different divorce laws. People who move between states need to know how these laws are going to apply. They don’t necessarily have to apply for divorce in the same state where they got married, but they do need to know how living in a new...
We have recently discussed some of the issues with relocating after a divorce. It can have an impact on child custody arrangements. Co-parents need to communicate effectively about any sort of move or relocation, striving to put their child first. In some cases, a...
